A Naturalist In Western China V2

A Naturalist In Western China V2 With Vasculum, Camera, And Gun (1913)

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Publisher's Synopsis

""A Naturalist in Western China V2: With Vasculum, Camera, and Gun"" is a book written by Ernest Henry Wilson in 1913. The book is a detailed account of Wilson's travels and explorations in western China, where he collected plant specimens and observed the local flora and fauna. Wilson, who was a renowned naturalist and plant collector, used a vasculum (a container for collecting plant specimens), a camera, and a gun during his expeditions. The book is divided into chapters that cover different regions of western China, such as Sichuan and Yunnan, and includes descriptions of the landscape, local customs, and the plants and animals that Wilson encountered. The book is illustrated with photographs taken by Wilson during his travels. ""A Naturalist in Western China V2"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the natural history of China and the work of early 20th-century naturalists.Being Some Account Of Eleven Years������� Travel, Exploration, And Observation In The More Remote Parts Of The Flowery Kingdom.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781120246332
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 334
Weight: 657g
Height: 152mm
Width: 228mm
Spine width: 22mm